Source for Touch-Up Paint?
 

Got my first tiny paint chip last week. Nothing major but I think I can "fill" it slightly with some touch-up paint.

Question: is the best source the dealer or is there some on-line place I can get the paint from once I provide the color code? It's a 2006 Seal Grey color.

You can certainly buy touch-up paint from the dealer. It usually comes in a pen type applicator. If you know any local bodyshops, they could probably mix some for you for a small fee. Paint is expensive by the way.. The down side to the paint pen from the dealer, if that is how it is sold, is that it gets applied in a sloppy manner. The paint rushes to the tip and then you dab. I recommend dabbing the pen on a paper plate or something to pool the paint. Then get a match book and rip one out. Use the rough end of the match to lightly apply the paint. This works very well. Dont go too heavy. If you dont like the first shot, carry a paper towel and just wipe it away. No harm, no foul.

Best of luck!

Eagleday.com has factory touch up paint in a container with a brush about $20. There also is a product that removes the blob of paint that works really well, I can't remember the name of it, I achieved really good results....

The paint blob kit is made by Langka.com

Anybody have good results with "Dr. Colorchip"? My friend wasn't too impressed itand went back to the tried (and true) paint wart, followed by 2000 grit wet sanding and polishing out. Always works for me, but time consuming. I'd be interested to hear thoughts, as our local concours expert said you can't beat the results of this old fashioned method.

Call www.****************************************************.com and order a touch up kit. Perfect paint match,it's all OEM. It comes with a brush for the paint and clear coat. I paid $19 for my Orient Red touch up kit.

I only paid $20 at the dealer, which is the same as online but you aren't paying shipping. I would recommend using a fine point paint brush from a crafts store with the paint, because the included brush is hard to use for hairline type scratches.

I've always wondered how the Dr Colorchip works also. Sounds like a great idea, but call me skeptical.

Patrick

Another option is to take your paint code to your local parts store (NAPA?) that sells paint and buy a pint or less.

I used the Dr. Colorchip on my 02' S (basalt black) and was really impressed with the results. None of the zit looking paint blobs.
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I'll second the Dr. Colorchip. Was quick and easy and the result was suprising.

I've used www.PaintScratch.com many times for many different vehicles including my '99 Boxster. Color match is perfect when you give them the vin and paint code. If you get a bottle, make sure you pick up some fine tipped brushes at a craft store. The one in the bottle is way to big to fill precisely.